There is only one way to defeat the enemy, and that is to write as well as one can. The best argument is an undeniably good book.

Humankind struggles with collective powers for its freedom, the individual struggles with dehumanization for the possession of his soul.

A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.

There are evils that have the ability to survive identification and go on for ever... money, for instance, or war.

Associate with the noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty; but learn to be happy alone.

I am a phoenix who runs after arsonists.

You can spend the entire second half of your life recovering from the mistakes of the first half.

Everybody needs his memories. They keep the wolf of insignificance from the door.

A man is only as good as what he loves.

When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.

Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.

Outward beauty is the frame for the masterpiece of your soul.

Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative.

Inhibition is no good provider for a needy man

You can't win 'til you're not afraid to lose

An orgy looks particularly alluring seen through the mists of righteous indignation.

Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.

Most Americans do not know what their strengths are. When you ask them, they look at you with a blank stare, or they respond in terms of subject knowledge, which is the wrong answer.

You know, it's never easy to understand why I do what I do. For other people, I mean.

I shall be glad then to find a hole to creep out of the world.

War on the cheap is always a rotten policy.